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Six arrested in Simi bike theft operation

Six people were arrested in a bicycle theft sting operation by Simi Valley police that was prompted by a noted increase in reports of stolen bikes, officials said.(Photo: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/SIMI VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT)

Six people were arrested on suspicion of grand theft during a bicycle theft sting operation in Simi Valley, authorities said Thursday.

The operation was undertaken in response to an increased in reported stolen bicycles and the number of stripped bicycles found in illegal homeless encampments, Simi Valley police said.

Over a three week period, five bicycles were left at various locations by police, then monitored, authorities said. Bikes were stolen at all locations and six people were arrested, police said.

Half of the people arrested have pleaded guilty to the felony charge, authorities said.

The agency reminds residents to lock up bikes when they are not in use and to register them with the city in case they are lost or stolen. To register a bike, visit www.simivalley.org/index.aspx?page=944

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